Amelia Bedelia and the Surprise Shower: (I Can Read Book Series: Level 2) Book

In 1957, Harper published its first I Can Read title, Little Bear, written by Else Holmelund Minarik and illustrated by Maurice Sendak. Large type, simple vocabulary, chapter-like divisions, and decorative pictures made Little Bear perfect for emerging readers-they could read the story comfortably and not feel overwhelmed by the text. Following suit came such classics as Peggy Parish's Amelia Bedelia series, Lillian Hoban's books about Arthur the monkey, and Syd Hoff's popular Danny and the Dinosaur. Many books in this series are special in the depth of emotion evoked - Little Bear, the Frog and Toad books by Arnold Lobel, and Daniel's Duck by Clyde Bulla, to name a few - and all are enjoyed by children of all ages. Grade 1 - Grade 3.

Children's Literature

Amelia Bedelia is a housekeeper who takes any order she is given literally. Mrs. Rogers has had dressed chickens (in frilly dresses) and drawn drapes (on paper), but now she is going to give a surprise shower. Or is she? Only Amelia Bedelia knows for sure. A laugh per sentence, or sometimes two, for a new generation. 1990 (orig.